Butter Chicken Recipe

 

Butter Chicken Recipe

One of the most popular and delicious dishes in India is Butter Chicken. Here is a recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

- 1 kg boneless chicken

- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

- 1 tbsp red chili powder

- 1 tbsp coriander powder

- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

- 1 cup yogurt

- Salt to taste

- 2 tbsp ghee or butter

- 2 large onions, finely chopped

- 2 tomatoes, pureed

- 1/2 cup cream

- 1 tsp garam masala

- 2 tbsp kasuri methi

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves


Instructions:

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate it in a mixture of ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, yogurt, and salt. Leave it to marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Heat the ghee or butter in a pan and sauté the onions until they turn golden brown.

Add the tomato puree and cook for a few minutes until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan.

Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 10-15 minutes on medium heat, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Add the cream and garam masala and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Crush the kasuri methi between your palms and sprinkle it over the chicken.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.

Enjoy the delicious and flavorful Butter Chicken!